The Åcahand Foundation is a private independent foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since January 2022. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional operations in Orlando, Florida, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on lifting health and welfare, inspiring education, innovating community change, and amplifying collaborative impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78.7M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
132
-6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to LIFT the health and welfare of others, INSPIRE learning and education, INNOVATE positive change in communities, and AMPLIFY the impact of its vision and mission. The organization invests resources based on a passion for learning, people, and communities.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education — Inspiring lifelong learning and expanding ways for individuals to receive education
- Healthcare — Lifting individuals through access to healthcare and improving self-reliance
- Communities — Innovating positive change in communities and organizations
- Collaboration — Amplifying the impact of initiatives by inspiring collaboration and investment
Grantmaking
Recent grant recipients include organizations focused on homelessness services, poverty relief, mental health, and hunger relief in the Central Florida region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Florida, Idaho, and Utah, with significant activity in the Central Florida area, particularly in the Orlando region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $77.9 million
- Total Revenue: $2.71 million
- Total Expenses: $4.54 million
- Total Giving: $4,084,986
- Total Liabilities: $24,100
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,741,841 | $77,916,386 | $79,718,827 |
| Revenue | $5,466,075 | $2,714,812 | $3,365,444 |
| Expenses | $4,653,987 | $4,537,599 | $5,098,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,183,844 | $4,084,986 | $4,707,106 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,049,095 | $2,303,402 | $2,981,789 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,346,554 | $4,056,539 | $4,124,173 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Scott Moscrip — President, Director (2 hours/week)
- Steven Harris — Secretary, Treasurer, Director (35 hours/week)
- Carmen Moscrip — Director (1 hour/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Harris | Sec, Treas, Dir | 38 | — |
| Carmen Moscrip | Dir | 1 | — |
| Scott Moscrip | Dir, Pres | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation operates the Light Orlando Virtual Giving Machine, a charitable giving initiative supporting multiple Central Florida nonprofits. In December 2023, the foundation promoted the Light Orlando Virtual Giving Machine to support organizations including Claritas House Outreach, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Edgewood Children's Ranch, Frontline Outreach, Latisha's House, Matthew's Hope, One Heart for Women and Children, Orlando Community and Youth Trust, and Orlando Day Nursery & Childcare.
Camille McCashland - Acahand Foundation - LinkedInRecent grants documented in 2023 include support for Recovery Connections of Central Florida Inc. for mental health initiatives and grants to the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Poverty Solutions Group Inc. for poverty relief and homeless services programs.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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